WA, OR, CA form West Coast Health Alliance to preserve vaccine advice, standards
The Democratic governors of California, Oregon and Washington said Wednesday they are forming an alliance to coordinate vaccine recommendations for their states. Meanwhile, Florida announced plans to become the first state to phase out all vaccine mandates, including ending requirements that kids be vaccinated against dangerous diseases before enrolling in schools. Continue reading at Cascadia Daily News. (Hailey Hoffman)
Dogs get greater access to roam aboard Washington State Ferries
You may notice more furry travel companions on your next Washington state ferry ride. A new trial program gives dogs more access to ferries — to the delight of some owners. For the next six months, Washington State Ferries is piloting an updated pet policy and allowing dogs on leashes in all passenger areas, except food galleys. Continue reading at KUOW. (Noel Gasca)
Immigration groups ask appeals panel to reinstate refugee programs
Immigration attorneys asked a federal appeals court Wednesday to restore two injunctions against the Trump administration’s move to suspend refugee processing and to reinstate funding for refugee resettlement. Attorneys from the International Refugee Assistance Project pushed for three judges on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to lift a stay the court issued earlier this year that narrowed a ruling from a district court judge in Washington state. Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (David Dee Delgado)
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